SKU: KN.64065

UPC: 822795640656. 9 x 12 inches.

Our 4th offering in the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Editions, is Once Around. This fast swing advanced level chart was among the first charts Thad Jones wrote for the new band in 1966, as a more modern contrast to the Basie-oriented arrangements that were in the band's early repertoire. Early 1960's forays into more open, modal jazz forms by Miles Davis and John Coltrane had turned the jazz world upside down in just a few years, prompting many artists to expand from bebop-oriented ii-V-I chord structures. This arrangement was one of Thad Jones' responses to that trend. This piece is a wide-open vehicle for improvisation. There are multiple open solo sections, each with extended improvisation opportunities. Duration 3:00.

SKU: CL.032-4962-01

Have your beginning jazz band sounding great on a swinging holiday chart in no time! This bluesy version of Jingle Bells makes playing this chart a two for one deal, combining the need to prepare for those holiday concerts and assemblies, while providing the opportunity to teach the blues form to young jazz musicians. It’s also a perfect way for more experienced bands to open up and solo over the blues in their holiday concert. A chart your students will want to play year after year!

SKU: FJ.JE4118S

English.

Get your hip-hop on with this new chart featuring an optional rap section (for soloist or group). Limited technical demands make this a very accessible piece for younger bands. The hip-hop groove alternates with swing passages, and there are many articulations provided to help achieve the correct style. A great piece for a refreshing change of pace, and sure to get your groove on!

About FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble

Appropriate for first-year jazz ensembles. Playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Pieces consist mostly of ensemble writing. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 1 - 1.5

SKU: CL.SCM-1058-00

A medium tempo Basie Style swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos. Andy Farber is our newest writer who is currently writing for the Lincoln Center Orchestra and for a jingle house in NYC. He conducted his own big band at Birdland for over a year on Sunday nights.

SKU: CL.SCM-1058-01

A medium tempo Basie Style swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos. Andy Farber is our newest writer who is currently writing for the Lincoln Center Orchestra and for a jingle house in NYC. He conducted his own big band at Birdland for over a year on Sunday nights.

SKU: AP.47028S

UPC: 038081539867. English.

Beantown Blues Parade by Rick Hirsch is an upbeat New Orleans second-line groove for your young jazz band. Tempo is around 160 BPM, but it is very accessible. Written melodic solos for trumpet 1 (or section) and trombone 1 (or section) with easy brass ranges. A winner! (2:22).